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Report: One month since Tottenham release, Ryan Loft signs for Leicester City

Ryan Loft of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Derby County and Tottenham Hotspur at Pride Park Stadium on October 27, 2...
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Ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker Ryan Loft has reportedly sealed a move to Leicester City.

Ryan Loft of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Checkatrade Trophy - Southern Section Group F match between Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur U21 at Kenilworth...

According to Sky Sports, Leicester City have handed a two-year contract to striker Ryan Loft, just a month after he was released by Tottenham Hotspur.

The Foxes have made shrewd moves in the transfer market this summer by landing Ricardo Pereira, Jonny Evans and James Maddison, but now they are turning their attention to the future.

The likes of George Thomas, Harvey Barnes, Liandro Martis, Hamza Choudhury and Sam Hughes are all in the Leicester development squad, and they appear to have a new teammate.

Sky Sports report that Leicester have swooped to sign striker Ryan Loft, handing the 20-year-old a two-year contract to join the development squad at the King Power Stadium.

Loft was released by Tottenham Hotspur last month, bringing an end to five years with the North London club having joined from non-league Ebbsfleet United in 2013.

Ryan Loft of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Derby County and  Tottenham Hotspur at Pride Park Stadium on October 27, 2017 in Derby, England.

The striker was a regular in the youth ranks at Tottenham but never made his first-team debut, with loan spells at Braintree Town, Stevenage and Exeter City handing him experience.

Now, Leicester seemingly feel that Loft has the potential to develop during his time with the Foxes, and they will be hoping that Tottenham live to rue releasing the striker in the years to come.

Ryan Loft of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during a Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur training ground, on October 23, 2017 in Enfield, England.